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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Peoial toer Newscaster e!Ruth RuppertUpdate
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Community Events
AMVETS Meatloaf dinner fundraiser, Jan. 9
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The Power of One! Letter writing program ran from March – December 2009.
The AMVETS William Crow Post #447, 33 Risher Avenue, Inglis, invites the
There were 90 students in the 2nd through 5thgrades from the Yankeetown area that par-
public to a Fundraiser Dinner on Saturday, January 9th, from 2:00-6:00 p.m. Dinner will
ticipated. These students wrote over 1600 letters to the President, First Lady, Governor
include meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, peas with onions and mushrooms, roll and dessert for
of Florida, Inglis Mayor, Police and Town Commission, Yankeetown School teachers and
a $7 donation. For to-go orders, please call the post at (352) 447-4473.
staff, the Levy County Superintendant of Schools, various pop artists and professional
Do You Have QuestionsAbout Medicare?
athletes, several members of our community serving at home and abroad in the armed
Do you have questions about Medicare or Medicare/Medicaid, Supplemental In-
services, their own families and each other. The final awards ceremony took place at the
surance, Part D Prescription Drug Plans, or Medicare Billings? If you do, come see SHINE,
Yankeetown School on December 15th.
a volunteer program with the Florida Department of Elder Affairs for one-on-one counsel-
This program would not have been possible without the support of the Inglis Post
ing. SHINE provides free, unbiased and confidential assistance. If you cannot come to a
Office personnel, the Yankeetown School personnel, our community businesses and our
site or want to know a site close to you, call the Elder Helpline at 1-800-262-2243. SHINE
caring community. Think about it… 1600 letters x 44¢, plus all those envelopes! The First
will be at: AF Knotts (Yankeetown) Public Library Wed, Jan 13th, 10:00-Noon.
place finishers (by grade) and the Letter of Impact essay winner received a free pass for
It’s a Soup-A-Thon in Yankeetown
them and 2 adults to Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park.
With the cold weather we’ve been having, hot soup has probably been on the
AND THE WINNERS ARE: Top Weekly class – Mrs. Carson’s 4th grade (8
menu. Enter the annual Soup-A-Thon with your tasty soup to win a cash prize. First place
time winner, 412 total letters); First through Third place (by grade) – 2nd grade: Kaloian
wins $50! Reserve your space now to win the title of Best Soup Chef. Cash prizes will be
Nedeltchev, Trina Ruttinger and Meadow Bell; 3rd grade: Destiny Wiles, Pamela Rodg-
given for the top three tastiest soups. Come out to taste the delicious soups and cast your
ers and Kristina Cooper; 4th grade: Drashti Patel, Tessa Lamb and Seth Myers; 5th grade:
vote for your favorite. The Soup-a-thon will be held at the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s
Anna Konuch, Brianna Pirzer and Kimberly Evers. Most Improved was 2nd grader Zarek
Club on 5 56thStreet in Yankeetown, on Saturday, January 16th from 11am to 2pm. 352-
Fair and 4th grader Seth Myers while Morgan St Cyr and Drashti Patel had the best stamp
447-2057
collections. OVERALL PROGRAM WINNERS and the top six finishers are: Drashti
Thrift Shop Set to Re-Open
Patel (125 letters), Kaloian Nedeltchev (82 letters), Anna Konuch (75 letters), Seth Myers
The Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club Thrift Shop opens again Tuesday, January
(67 letters), Summer Bell (66 letters) and Kristina Cooper (62 letters). The LETTER OF
5 @ 10am until 1 pm. “Get more bang for your buck” at the Thrift Shop. We have many
IMPACT essay was a contest about the student’s reaction to the letters that were either sent
items for a buck or less and we have new arrivals every week. The shop hours are Tues &
or received by them. Hannah Roof won FIRST PLACE while Jade Sellers, Ava Reddish,
Fri 10am - 1pm, Wed 12pm - 3 pm and Thur 5pm - 7pm before BINGO. Playing BINGO
Drashti Patel, Destiny Wiles, Pamela Rodgers and Kimberly Evers received honorable
allows for many scholarships to area students. Also, come early to try out our Thursday
mention.
Kitchen before BINGO. Home-made goodies available at cheap prices - another “bang for
your buck”!
Free Program at A.F. Knotts Library
Enjoy a multicultural journey of imagination as award-winning storyteller, Carrie
Sue Ayver, presents “Stories of Florida- Con Sabor!” at 2 p.m. January 18 at the Knott’s
Public Library, Eleven 56th Street, in Yankeetown. This free program is sponsored by the
Florida Humanities Council and the Friends of the Library. The public is invited.
WGP Participating in Give A Day, Get A Day
The Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve (WGP) at Yankeetown has been selected as one
of the sites for Walt Disney’s ‘Give a Day; Get a Day’ program. Walt Disney is encourag-
ing the public to volunteer at one of the selected public parks across the country. In return,
you will earn a day at Disney. The WGP will hold their volunteer days on January 23
and 24. On Saturday, January 23, volunteers will participate in sprucing up the Preserve.
Sunday, January 24, volunteers will sponsor “Withlacoochee Nature Day” for the public to
learn more about our ecology, wildlife, and environment. Make this a family affair. For
more information contact Ellen Klee at 352-447-5439.
South Levy Little League
South Levy Little League will begin registrations for the year 2010 on Jan. 8th,
15&16 and 22&23, at the Food Ranch shopping center. On Fridays it will be 2:30-5
:00p.m. and on Sat. it will begin at 11:00 am until 2:00 p.m. 3 proofs of residence and a
Birth Certificate is required. Come sign your kids up to play ball. Also we need volun-
teers. Coaches, managers and umpires. Contact numbers are 613-4354 and 447-2669.
Top Six OVERALL letter writers: Anna Konuch, Summer Bell, Kristina Cooper, Seth Myers,
Republican Club Meets
Kaloian Nedeltchev, assistant Marge Soper, Drashti Patel and Ruth Ruppert. Photo by Crussie
The Yankeetown-Inglis Republican Club invites the public to its Tuesday, January
Woodward.
19, meeting where Marsha Drew, who was recently appointed to the Levy County Commis-
NATURE COAST WATER, INC.
sion by Gov. Crist, will be the featured speaker. The meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. at the
Lions Club Hall located at Hwy. 40 and 59th St. in Yankeetown. The installation of officers
Where Customer Service is our Priority
for 2010 will also take place: Nancy Tobergte, President; Katherine Burke, Vice-President;
Owned & Operated by the Vorisek Family
Carol Ross, Secretary; and Pat Schwab, Treasurer. The meeting will be a Pot Luck Dinner,
with the club providing Salisbury Steak as the main dish. Members and guest are asked to
Toll Free: 1-888-610-4947 Local: 352-447-6002
bring a casserole, vegetable, salad and/or dessert to accomp;any the entree. If you plan to
attend, please contact the following club members by Jan. 14: Edith at 352-447-2622 or Pat
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line 1-866-861-2010 that will put potential hires in contact with the local office. For more
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information call the local office at 352-414-7230.
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Fireplaces left - SALE
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Claire Burke Holiday
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Food Ranch Plaza, Inglis